I am lucky enough to come to Pondicherry twice a year for business. I have stayed at Gratitude every time and every time I am treated to a home away from home (I wish my home looked like this!). The staff are friendly and helpful - attentive but not enough to be irritating. I think this is something that many... More

This was the first hotel we arrived at in india, and was the perfect welcome to the country. We were very jet-lagged so slept really late on the first morning, but virginia kept breakfast for us so we could eat late. The rooms are spacious, clean and comfortable, and courtyard is lovely relaxing. It is located in a very peaceful... More

Our second stay here following a similar stay last here. We loved it. Gratitude is the most beautifully restored heritage house and one can see the care and attention to detail in the restoration everywhere. And that standard of care extends to the warmth with which you are welcomed and looked after. The rooms are gorgeous, large and airy and... More

Stayed 5 nights in this wonderfully renovated heritage house, located in the heart of the historic French quarter. The house is a haven for travelers seeking tranquility and a convivial atmosphere. We were stranded at Gratitude during tropical cyclone Thane (30 December 2011) and the owners couldn't have been more helpful; the improvised New Year's eve feast was absolutely memorable.

Take a look at their website and see if that is what you are looking for. If so, you will not be disappointed. This place is a true gem. I have left a piece of my heart behind. I hope to be back someday.

If you want to be far from crowds, this is a place to stay, a heritage home indeed, due care is given by the management to ensure pristine clean rooms and a meditative silence with early morning chants and instructions on due care of this beautifully restored house, just two minutes walk from the Promenade. Remember this is a home... More

'Gratitude' is all that is was advertised as and much more. It has been lovingly restored with attention to original architectural detail and yet has most modern amenities that a present day home should have. It is a real home as the owners live there and welcome all their guests like family. The ambience lends itself to slowing down, introspection... More

we went to pondy for our anniversary and decided to stay at Gratitude. Got in touch with Virginia, very helpful lady and an excellent host. She also arranged a wine, cake and rose surprise for my wife (btw... she baked the cake herself which was a very nice gesture. Cake was extremely yummy!!) The place smells of lemon grass and... More

I can’t say enough about my stay at Gratitude. The idea of holidaying in Pondicherry was a spur of the moment one and I just happened to come across Gratitude in the list of guesthouses on tripadvisor. Once I read through the website however, I couldn’t resist writing to them to see if they had a room for me. The... More